Robinson Eyes Upset as Bermuda Prepare for Costa Rica
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We are just twelve days away from a momentous occasion for Bermudian football as the Women's National Team prepares to host Costa Rica at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Concacaf has confirmed the venues and kickoff times for the upcoming W Qualifiers window, which marks the second of three critical FIFA Women’s International Match Windows running through April 2026.
This qualifying stage serves as the preliminary path to the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, and the stakes could not be higher in Group C. Bermuda currently finds itself in a three-way tie for first place alongside Guatemala and Costa Rica, with all three nations sitting on three points. While Bermuda has played two matches—opening with a dominant 4–0 win over the Cayman Islands before suffering a 4–1 defeat to Guatemala—their opponents have only taken to the field once. Costa Rica enters the match having secured a narrow 2–1 victory on the road against Grenada.
Head coach Naquita Robinson has expressed strong optimism ahead of the March 3rd showdown, noting that her squad is in an excellent "head space" and fully grasps the magnitude of the performance required. To counter a formidable Costa Rican side, the coaching staff is implementing specific tactical adjustments designed to bolster both offensive and defensive transitions. After an intensive study of video footage from their opponents' previous matches, Robinson emphasized that success will hinge on the energy and "fight" her players bring to the pitch.
In a significant shift from their usual routine, Bermuda will begin a week-long training camp starting next week. Robinson believes this extended period of preparation is vital for ensuring tactical alignment and peak physical performance. For the coach, testing her side against top-tier opposition like Costa Rica is the only way to facilitate long-term growth, viewing the experience gained in these high-pressure environments as invaluable for the future of the national program.
